M Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 20, 2001, a trademark application was filed for M with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the M trademark a serial number of 76317934. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 4, 2011. This trademark is owned by Merck KGaA. The M trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Paint Products, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Housemark for chemicals used in industry and science, namely, liquid crystals; chemicals for laboratory use; chemical reagents; chemicals for analytic and diagnostic purposes; chemicals for use in microbiology and chromatography; chemicals for use in the electronic and electronic components industry, in the optical industry, in the fibre optics industry, in the cosmetic industry, in the pharmaceutical industry, in the food industry, in the drinking and waste water industry, in the photographic industry, in the pulp and paper industry, in the petrochemical industry, in the solar cell industry; electrolytes for the battery industry; chemicals for use in agriculture and aquaculture as well as in environmental and contract analysis, in medical technology, in the steel and cement industry, in the dental field, in the mining industry, in the plastic, in veterinary clinics, in medical laboratories, in pathology, in the solder industry; reagent test kits for environment analysis; convenient te...

Pigments and pearlescent pigments for general industrial use

Cleaning preparations for use in industry and laboratory

House mark for pharmaceutical preparations; full line of dietetic substances adapted for medical use; full lines of chemical, biochemical and biological preparations for medical and medical diagnostic purposes and diagnostic purposes for use as pharmaceuticals

House mark for scientific apparatus and instruments for use in the chemical industry, as well as in laboratories and in chromatography; scientific instruments for testing in the field; systems specially designed to use reagents and test kits, namely scientific laboratory apparatus and instruments and software for sample preparation, application, analytical quality assurance, and evaluation; convenient test formats for unskilled users, namely, wet chemistry kits, photometic kits, coated tubes, lateral flow devices, tablets, prefilled ampoules, all for scientific purposes; computer software for use in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry as well as in laboratories; LCD glass, optical films and color filters for electro-optical purposes

Surgical instruments and implants; namely, macroporous and microporous hydroxyapatite ceramic bone implants for use in traumatology, orthopedics, plastic surgery and oral surgery; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, hypodermic injectors; peak flow meters used to monitor and manage respiratory function in asthmatic patients; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, drainage tubes and catheters with antibiotics contained in dispensing pins or bolts therein, for surgical and medical use; implants for replacement and/or fixation of bone, medical apparatus and instruments for mixing bone cement; bone cement; medical apparatus, namely, a chain of beads that can be used to carry and dispense antibiotics; medical devices, namely, endrothesis and implants; collagen fleece, impregnated with antibiotics used in septic and aseptic surgery

Printed matter, namely, books, manuals, pamphlets, magazines, all relating to the chemical, pharmaceutical and laboratory industry; business cards, stationery

Meat, fish and fish oil, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams; fruit sauces; eggs, milk and dairy products, namely, dietetic preparations not for medical use which contain lactic acid bacteria; edible oils and fats

Coffee, tea, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread; pastries, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, spices; specifically excluding candies, chocolate or confectionary products of any kind, cocoa and ice cream

Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions

Medical, hygienic and beauty care services; scientific and industrial research; scientific research and development in the area of pharmacy, medicine, biology and genetics; providing information and counseling in healthcare; planning and executing projects in the area of the supply of pharmaceuticals, namely, development of pharmaceutical substances, providing know-how, information and consulting services in high throughput screening, chemical synthesis, toxicological and pharmaceutical research, genome sequencing target identification and validation, consulting services in production and galenic development, animal and human pharmacokinetic evaluations, clinical development concepts, methodologies for net present value calculations for portfolio management purposes; discussing standards and methods for ensuring conformity with the representaion of medical data; computer services, namely, providing online information concerning chemical, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and laboratory produc...
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General Information


Serial Number76317934
Word MarkM
Filing DateThursday, September 20, 2001
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Registration Number2857207
Registration DateTuesday, June 29, 2004
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 29, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesHousemark for chemicals used in industry and science, namely, liquid crystals; chemicals for laboratory use; chemical reagents; chemicals for analytic and diagnostic purposes; chemicals for use in microbiology and chromatography; chemicals for use in the electronic and electronic components industry, in the optical industry, in the fibre optics industry, in the cosmetic industry, in the pharmaceutical industry, in the food industry, in the drinking and waste water industry, in the photographic industry, in the pulp and paper industry, in the petrochemical industry, in the solar cell industry; electrolytes for the battery industry; chemicals for use in agriculture and aquaculture as well as in environmental and contract analysis, in medical technology, in the steel and cement industry, in the dental field, in the mining industry, in the plastic, in veterinary clinics, in medical laboratories, in pathology, in the solder industry; reagent test kits for environment analysis; convenient test formats for unskilled users, namely, test paper, test strips, wet chemistry kits containing chemicals, photometric kits containing chemicals, chemicals in tablet form, granulated chemicals, chemicals prefilled in ampoules, and immunological assays; full line of biochemical, biological, chemical, immunochemical and immunological compositions, reagents and kits for use in scientific research, diagnostic and forensic assays, and manufacture of products for scientific and diagnostic use
Goods and ServicesPigments and pearlescent pigments for general industrial use
Goods and ServicesCleaning preparations for use in industry and laboratory
Goods and ServicesHouse mark for pharmaceutical preparations; full line of dietetic substances adapted for medical use; full lines of chemical, biochemical and biological preparations for medical and medical diagnostic purposes and diagnostic purposes for use as pharmaceuticals
Goods and ServicesHouse mark for scientific apparatus and instruments for use in the chemical industry, as well as in laboratories and in chromatography; scientific instruments for testing in the field; systems specially designed to use reagents and test kits, namely scientific laboratory apparatus and instruments and software for sample preparation, application, analytical quality assurance, and evaluation; convenient test formats for unskilled users, namely, wet chemistry kits, photometic kits, coated tubes, lateral flow devices, tablets, prefilled ampoules, all for scientific purposes; computer software for use in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry as well as in laboratories; LCD glass, optical films and color filters for electro-optical purposes
Goods and ServicesSurgical instruments and implants; namely, macroporous and microporous hydroxyapatite ceramic bone implants for use in traumatology, orthopedics, plastic surgery and oral surgery; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, hypodermic injectors; peak flow meters used to monitor and manage respiratory function in asthmatic patients; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, drainage tubes and catheters with antibiotics contained in dispensing pins or bolts therein, for surgical and medical use; implants for replacement and/or fixation of bone, medical apparatus and instruments for mixing bone cement; bone cement; medical apparatus, namely, a chain of beads that can be used to carry and dispense antibiotics; medical devices, namely, endrothesis and implants; collagen fleece, impregnated with antibiotics used in septic and aseptic surgery
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, books, manuals, pamphlets, magazines, all relating to the chemical, pharmaceutical and laboratory industry; business cards, stationery
Goods and ServicesMeat, fish and fish oil, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams; fruit sauces; eggs, milk and dairy products, namely, dietetic preparations not for medical use which contain lactic acid bacteria; edible oils and fats
Goods and ServicesCoffee, tea, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread; pastries, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, spices; specifically excluding candies, chocolate or confectionary products of any kind, cocoa and ice cream
Goods and ServicesAdvertising; business management; business administration; office functions
Goods and ServicesMedical, hygienic and beauty care services; scientific and industrial research; scientific research and development in the area of pharmacy, medicine, biology and genetics; providing information and counseling in healthcare; planning and executing projects in the area of the supply of pharmaceuticals, namely, development of pharmaceutical substances, providing know-how, information and consulting services in high throughput screening, chemical synthesis, toxicological and pharmaceutical research, genome sequencing target identification and validation, consulting services in production and galenic development, animal and human pharmacokinetic evaluations, clinical development concepts, methodologies for net present value calculations for portfolio management purposes; discussing standards and methods for ensuring conformity with the representaion of medical data; computer services, namely, providing online information concerning chemical, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and laboratory products as well as biochemical, biological, chemical, immunochemical and immunological compositions, preparations, provided through a website and distributed via a global computer network; providing on-line computer databases featuring medical terminology, medical and pharmaceutical data and scientific, medical and pharmaceutical counseling information; drawing up scientific, medical and pharmaceutical expert reports, documents and information; planning, performing and evaluating scientific studies; counseling and services with regard to ensuring drug safety; services rendered in the laboratory and chemical area, namely, development of analytical methods and drug master files, regulatory affairs support, application support in drug formulation, upscaling on laboratory processes, contract manufacturing of solid dosage forms; consulting services rendered in the medical, pharmaceutical, and pharma-economy sector; services relating to pharmaceutical preparations, namely, healthcare, medical research and medical advice, disease management, educational, patient support services
Lining/Stippling StatementThe letter "M" should be considered lined for the color blue. The two design elements closest to the left margin and the design element above the "M" closest to the right margin should be considered lined for the color yellow. The other design elements in the drawing should be considered lined for the color red.
Pseudo MarkM

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.
US Class Codes006, 011, 016
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code002
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 4, 2011
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMerck KGaA
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressD-64293 Darmstadt
DE

Party NameMerck KGaA
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressD-64293 Darmstadt
DE

Party NameMerck KGaA
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressD-64293 Darmstadt
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 4, 2011CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Thursday, June 7, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, June 29, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 8, 2003EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Friday, August 1, 2003REG. CANCELLED - RESTORED TO PENDENCY
Tuesday, January 21, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 29, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 9, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 4, 2002SEC. 44(D) CLAIM DELETED
Tuesday, August 6, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 4, 2002Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED
Tuesday, June 4, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 9, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Sunday, December 30, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 10, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER